Holland Fire Marshal Bret Groendyke talked about dry conditions, concerns of spreading wildfires. summer fire prevention tips, and dealing with lithium ion battery fires, during the monthly Public Safety segment on Aug. 7, 2026.

<p>Holland Fire Marshal Bret Groendyke talked about dry conditions, concerns of spreading wildfires. summer fire prevention tips, and dealing with lithium ion battery fires, during the monthly Public Safety segment on Aug. 7, 2026.</p>

Talk of the Town began on 1450 WHTC in 1959. From 1961- 1981 Juke Van Oss served as co-host and from 1981 to 2016 as sole host of the program. He was inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame on July 14, 2009. Visit the Remembering Juke Page. When it comes to local talk, Talk of The Town takes the pulse of Holland. Local, state and national guests and your phone calls make Talk of the Town a Holland tradition. Don't miss a single broadcast with Host Ed VerSchure.